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Focusing on delivering proactive and accessible services
The government is prioritising citizens and entrepreneurs in digital services. What is currently happening under Priority 4 of the Netherlands' Digitalisation Strategy?
Government-wide Monitor on Generative AI
TNO published the 1st Government-wide Monitor on Generative AI. It aims to gain more insight into the use of GenAI across government, opportunities and challenges.
Dutch municipalities jointly address digital challenges
At the VNG's General Assembly, municipalities voted unanimously in favour of a joint approach to digitalisation, based on the same 6 priorities set out in the NDS.
“Digital issues strike at the heart of daily life here”
Following a cyber exercise in Bonaire, we spoke to RCN Director Tim Muller about cyber resilience as a prerequisite for governance in the Caribbean Netherlands.
Government transmitting e-timesheets through Peppol network
The government is now transmitting temporary workers’ e-timesheets through the Peppol network. This way, it ensures a reliable, fully standardised process.
“We’re creating something that benefits all of government”
Funded by the Innovation Budget, a tool is being developed that automatically and readably anonymises documents, keeping data secure, without extra workload.
Award for Government-wide Cyber Exercise
In November, the Government-wide Cyber Exercise won the Computable Award in the Cyber Resilience category. What has the project achieved so far, and what's next?
AI Act Service Desk to assist organisations with AI regulations
The European Union has launched the AI Act Service Desk to support organisations in applying the AI Act correctly, aiming for responsible AI use across Europe.
Government-wide Cyber Programme launches Caribbean webinar series
The webinars are aimed at addressing cybersecurity challenges specific to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, and will take place throughout December.
Government departments opt for secure SSC-ICT AI chatbot
In 2026, thousands of civil servants will gain access to a new AI chatbot: Vlam-chat. Several government ministries have expressed their intention to adopt it.
Time to accelerate digitally: extra investment needed
At least an additional €1 billion per year will be needed until 2030 to strengthen the Netherlands' digital infrastructure, says State Secretary Eddie van Marum.
Online consultation launched on new cybersecurity rules
Citizens, entrepreneurs and government organisations can all respond to a ministerial consultation on new rules for the Government Sector Cybersecurity Regulation.
